TESTIMONIES

Taylor an oncology patient wrote …I was admitted to Banner Desert Hospital for over a week in the adult oncology unit and Patricia is the wonderful lady that came twice to help me feel better and I just wanted to write and say Thank you for this amazing program. On those two days, I felt better than I did any other day and I owe it all to Patricia.

Priscilla, an 83 year old oncology patient at Banner Good Samaritan, was seen by two of our volunteers at the hospital. After being dismissed she ran out of products, we give patient products after they are released. Pricilla called to see if she could receive more moisturizing cream and during her conversation we took notes of what she said and how our pampering made her feel ….she said, when our volunteers walked into the room, “they were like a breath of spring to me!” Their appearance was lovely and they were so pretty. It meant so much to me to have them come in. Their words were mesmerizing and made me feel better. I have been a volunteer for over 30 years, and I only hope I could have meant that much to someone as they did to me that day, I nearly melted when she touched my face, I wish they could have done my whole body, it was that wonderful… But I know they don’t do that! The two girls who came into my room that day made my stay there about as good as it can get! They were both beautiful. It meant so much! Thank you for what you have done, I can’t tell you how much it meant to me!

Sheile says…I am thankful for being alive and having my family well. I am thankful for having my family unit –husband, daughter and grandkids close to me along with co-workers and all the individuals that I am privileged to connect with in my daily life.

Lorelie says…I am thankful for my successful surgery and recovery and that I have reached out to long lost loved ones to reconnect. I am thankful for that I woke up breathing today! That I know the Lord. That even though I may not agree with the election results I still love this country! May God Bless America!

Beth says… I am thankful for my Lord, my family (even on the “bad” dysfunctional days) & my health and the ability to serve.

Lorraine says… I am thankful for my loving, caring family and the hope they give me

Terry says… I am thankful for my health, family, and friends and the opportunity to spend time at these teas and such loving courageous women/men.

Carol says… I am thankful for everything, no more chemo or radiation, good health, my family, my friends, my cat. I am thankful for kind, generous, loving human being. Also thankful for each day and new opportunities that we are presentd with from medical technology to treat and cure cancer and other diseases. I thank God that I’m alive and all my family, relatives and friends. I am thankful for my family and the support they give me. Thankful for the new grandbaby I will have the joy of sharing. Thankful for all the people that give us support here at these tea parties. I’m thankful for each day.

Delfina says…I am thankful that I still have my Mother and all 2 sisters and 4 brothers and got the chance to see them all last weekend. PS, I got the change to travel and I did. I am thankful for Face in the Mirror!

Alma says…I am thankful that I am cancer free and have a wonderful husband that is very supportive especially when I am ill. I am thankful for my Catholic faith, my beautiful wife Caroline.

Jackie says… I am thankful for the end of chemo, my health, my husband’s support and all the wonderful friends cancer introduced me to.

Leondard says… I am thankful for Jesus and for my salvation.

Velma says… I am thankful to be alive, thanks to God for all things and all blessings.

Carols says… I am thankful to be able to be here today! For my loving supportive family and friends also the marvelous care from my doctors, nurses and hospital staff.